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The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a patriotic and educational organization, successor to the Grand Army of the Republic. It was founded on November 12, 1881 and incorporated by Act of Congress August 20, 1954. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is the legal heir to and representative of the Grand Army of the Republic. The National Organization of the SUVCW, headed by an annually elected Commander-in-Chief, oversees the operation of 32 Departments, each consisting of one or more states, a Department-at-Large, a National Membership-at-Large, and over 200 community based camps. More than 6,100 men enjoy the benefits of membership in the only male organization dedicated to the principles of the GAR — Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty.

Membership Eligibility and Application

          

Hereditary Eligibility (Member & Junior) and
Non-hereditary Eligibility (Associate)

Member (and Junior): A male descendant, 14 years of age (6 to 14 for Juniors), who:

  1. is directly descended from a Soldier, Sailor, Marine or member of the Revenue Cutter Service (or directly descended from a brother, sister, half-brother, or half-sister of such Soldier, etc.) who was regularly mustered and served honorably in, was honorably discharged from, or died in the service of, the Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Revenue Cutter Service of the United States of America or in such state regiments called to active service and was subject to the orders of United States general officers, between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865;
  2. has never been convicted of any infamous or heinous crime; and
  3. has, or whose ancestor through whom membership is claimed, has never voluntarily borne arms against the government of the United States.

Associate: Men who do not have the ancestry to qualify for hereditary membership may become Associates if they:

  1. Demonstrate a genuine interest in the Civil War and
  2. Can subscribe to the purpose and objects of the SUVCW

Click here  for a membership application for the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

If you have questions or wish additional information, please contact Department Commander  William Neu, Jr   

Sons of Veterans Reserve

The Sons of Veterans Reserve (SVR) is the ceremonial uniformed military component of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW). The National Military Department of the SVR consists of the General Staff and seven geographical Military Districts across the nation. SVR Units participate in Civil War related ceremonies, parades, living history programs, and re-enactments.

Membership Eligibility:

Membership in the Sons of Veterans Reserve is open to any Member (Hereditary), Junior (Hereditary), or Associate (Non-hereditary) of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. To be in the SVR you must be a Member or Associate in the SUVCW. Units and individuals must file an application for membership. Minimal annual dues are charged all SVR members.

Military Order Of The Loyal Legion Of The United States

Military Order The Of The Loyal Legion Of The United States (MOLLUS) is the first and oldest Civil War Fraternal Organization in the United States. It was founded on April 20, 1865, by former Civil War Officers. Male descendants of Civil War Officers who honorably served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Revenue Cutter Service may be eligible for membership as Hereditary or Associate Companions.